Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful finance business in Scotland is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Assistant. The role involves processing purchase invoices, maintaining supplier records, and preparing reconciliations. The ideal candidate has purchase ledger experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing purchase ledger invoices is required.
• Confident IT skills including MS Excel are necessary.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy are important.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Reconciling purchase orders to invoices.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing invoicing or payment queries.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

IT skills including MS Excel

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

Part Time 25 Hours Per Week

We're recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a successful and established business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy finance team and wants to build on their skills in a supportive environment.

Duties will include:

• Processing purchase invoices, credit notes, and ensuring correct coding in system.

• Reconciling purchase orders to invoices and attaching relevant documentation.

• Maintaining accurate supplier records and preparing monthly statement reconciliations.

• Preparing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and credit card/expense processing.

• Managing invoicing or payment queries, investigating outstanding creditor items, and resolving issues.

We're looking for someone with the following background:

• Previous experience processing purchase ledger invoices.

• Confident IT skills including MS Excel.

• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.